Principal Engineer, Secure Network Services
Overview
Lead the strategy, architecture, and delivery of secure network solutions across Wells Fargo data centers and Secure Network Interconnect sites. Own the full lifecycle from planning to integration of next-generation technologies. This role demands principal-level technical depth and architectural influence. You will mentor engineers and drive measurable improvements in network reliability and operational maturity. The position offers a chance to shape critical enterprise network services at a global scale.
What You'll Do6
- 1Design and implement secure network architectures using F5, Palo Alto, and Fortinet within the first 90 days.
- 2Drive the resolution of complex network challenges with advanced analytical and inductive thinking.
- 3Lead the integration of load balancing and firewall technologies across AWS and Azure environments.
- 4Mentor and elevate engineering teams to raise technical standards and operational excellence.
- 5Develop and maintain technical design documentation for engineering teams.
- 6Collaborate with senior leadership to align technology solutions with business objectives.
Requirements10
- 17+ years in network engineering with focus on load balancing or firewalls.
- 25+ years in software development or equivalent experience.
- 35+ years of scripting with Ansible, Terraform, Python, YAML, Java, or PL-SQL.
- 42+ years of source control using GitHub or similar.
- 5Experience with F5, AVI, A10, NetScaler, AWS ELB, Azure Load Balancer.
- 6Experience with Palo Alto, Fortinet firewall technologies.
- 7Proven ability to create technical design documentation.
- 8Agile methodology experience.
- 9Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
- 10Bachelor's degree in IT or equivalent experience.
Salary Insight
$159 - $305k per year
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